A University of Alabama quarterback is considering a transfer to Georgia State, the Tuscaloosa News is reporting.

If he does, sophomore Star Jackson would go from a program with 13 national titles to one that hasn't played a game.

A 6-3, 209-pounder with a strong arm and good speed, Jackson played in five games for the Crimson Tide last year but by midseason he had lost the No. 2 spot behind starter Greg McElroy to a true freshman.

Jackson is considering Georgia State because of secondary coach Anthony Midget, who was an assistant at Jackson's Florida high school, Lake Worth.

"When I learned that Star was interested in moving on, I knew Anthony was someone that he knew, someone who could help him get through any distractions," Lake Worth coach Errick Lowe told the newspaper. "They had a great relationship [at Lake Worth]."

The Columbus Ledger-Enquirer reported Jackson missed several spring practices due to academic issues and was in danger of falling to No. 4 on the depth chart.

Georgia State "is definitely one of his options," Lowe told The Tuscaloosa News.

Georgia State launches its football program Sept. 2 against Shorter University in the Georgia Dome.

Coached by Bill Curry, the Panthers will compete in the Colonial Athletic Association of the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS, formerly known as I-AA). The inaugural schedule includes a daunting Nov. 20 visit to Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa to face Alabama.